| General information on waste disposal |
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Waste collection in far north Cairns Regional Council Area is broken up into 2 sections, Recycling and General Collection. General collection occurs once a week in all areas from Wangetti to Forest Creek and Daintree Township and is contracted to local company Adam Waste. Recycling will now occur fortnightly and is contracted to Cairns company Cleanaway. To find your collection day please click on the link below.
If you require a new bin or replacement parts, General or Recycling, please contact Customer Services on (07) 4099 9444.
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Waste Transfer Stations
For the waste you can't fit in your WHEELIE Bin, dropping it off at a transfer station has never been easier!
| Domestic General Charges |
2008/2009 |
| Car or Station Wagon |
$4.00 |
| Car and Trailer / Ute / or Van |
$7.00 |
| Ute and Trailer |
$13.00 |
| Domestic GREEN or GARDEN Waste Charges |
2008/2009 |
| Car or Station Wagon |
$4.00 |
| Car and Trailer / Ute / or Van |
$7.00 |
| Ute and Trailer |
$13.00 |
| Commercial GREEN or GARDEN Waste Charges |
2008/2009 |
Ute, Trailer or Small Truck
(maximum tray size up to 3.0m x 2.0m x 300mm)
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$14.50 |
Ute or Small Truck and Trailer
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$21.50 |
Light Truck (2 to 8 tonnes) or Tandem trailer
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$25.50 |
Heavy Truck (over 8 tonnes)
NOTE: all vehicles over 8 tonne to be weighed at Portsmith & Killaloe Transfer Stations. These vehicles not accepted at other transfer stations.
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$39.10/ tonne |
Minimum (less than 250kg)
NOTE: if the net weight is 250kg or less the minimum charge applies, otherwise the relevant vehicle charge is applied. Only available at Portsmith & Killaloe Transfer Stations.
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$10.00 |
Transfer Stations |
OPEN |
Address |
Contact |
| Daintree |
Wednesay: 3:00pm-6:00pm Saturday: 7:00am-12:00pm (Closed Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri & Sun) |
Lot 364, Mossman-Daintree Road, Daintree |
N/A |
| Newell Beach |
Monday & Friday: 7:00am-12:00pm Wednesday: 12:00am- 6:00pm Saturday: 7:00am-6:00pm (Closed Tue, Thur & Sun) |
Lot 287, Rankin Street, Newell Beach |
N/A |
| Cow Bay |
Monday: 7:30am-3:30pm Wednesday: 9:00am- 6:00pm Friday & Saturday: 7:00am-12:00pm (Closed Tue, Thur & Sun) |
Lot 88, Quandong Road, Cow Bay |
N/A |
| Killaloe |
Monday-Saturday: 8:00am- (last load in @ 5:30pm) for a 6:00pm Close Sunday: 9:00am- (last load in @ 5:30pm) for 6:00pm Close |
Lot 170, Killaloe Dump Road, Killaloe |
4098 4904 |
Babinda |
Automated Gate System - Pay as you Enter |
Lot 1 Kruckow Road, Babinda |
4067 2838 |
Gordonvale |
7 days: 8:30am-(entry gates close @ 5:15pm) for 5:30pm Close |
Lot 1 Bruce Highway, Aloomba |
4056 5980 |
Portsmith |
7 days: 8:30am-(entry gates close @ 5:15pm) for 5:30pm Close
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37-51 Lyons Street, Portsmith |
4035 6556 |
Smithfield |
Monday-Saturday: 7:00am- (entry gates close @ 5:15pm) for a 5:30pm Close Sunday: 9:00am- (entry gates close @ 5:15pm) for 5:30pm Close |
Lot 1 Dunne Road, Smithfield |
4057 7233 |
Please look for the appropriate signs or ask our friendly staff for directions and assistance...
The following hazardous items are accepted at the Transfer Stations:
- Gas Bottles
- Vehicle Batteries
- Sump Oil
- Tyres
- Household Paints and Thinners
- Household Cleaners
- Household Chemicals
- Fire Extinguishers
- Smoke Alarms
The following green waste items are accepted at the Transfer Stations:
- Grass Clippings
- Small Branches
- Twigs
- Garden Pruning's
- Weeds
- Leaves
The following general items are accepted at the Transfer Stations:
- White goods
- Scrap Metals
- Bricks
- Concrete
- Roof Tiles
- Terracotta Pipes
- Mobile phones
Drop Bin Stations |
OPEN |
Address |
Contact |
Bramston Beach |
Open all Hours |
Lot 1 Evans Road, Bramston Beach |
4067 2838 |
Bellenden Ker |
Open all Hours |
Lot 900 Russell River Road, Bellenden Ker |
4067 2838 |
Deeral |
Open all Hours |
Lot 129 Ross Road, Deeral |
4067 2838 |
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This page is sourced from the former Douglas Shire Council website. For more information, click here. 
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